Quality Control Team Leader

Walker Cole International is working with a well-established pharmaceutical business seeking a Quality Control Team Lead. This role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced GMP environment supporting a diverse portfolio of pharmaceutical products.As a QC Team Lead, you will oversee laboratory operations, ensuring analytical testing meets regulatory requirements while mentoring and developing junior team members. This role will provide exposure to a variety of projects and processes, making it an ideal opportunity for individuals looking to take the next step in their QC career.Key Responsibilities: * Lead and support QC analysts in day-to-day testing activities, ensuring GMP compliance. * Oversee analytical techniques such as HPLC, GC, and dissolution testing to support product release and stability testing. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain quality standards and drive continuous improvement initiatives.Ideal Candidate Profile: * Relevant industry experience in a QC role within a CDMO or pharmaceutical environment. * Strong knowledge of analytical techniques and experience working within a GMP-regulated laboratory. * Proven ability to lead and mentor team members within a QC function. * Understanding of regulatory expectations, including MHRA, EMA, and FDA guidelines.QC Leadership / Quality Control / GMP / HPLC / GC / Analytical Chemistry / Method Validation / Stability Testing / Raw Material Release / FDA Compliance / MHRA / EMA / CDMO / Quality Assurance / Continuous Improvement / Pharmaceutical Manufacturing / Chemistry / Process Optimisation / Regulatory Compliance / CAPA